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====='''Northern Roads'''=====
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The Northern Roads lead out of Beagle Spawn from a junction at the Beagle [[Starter Supply Depot|SSD]]. These roads are not as detailed as the Alina Road. Although many smaller roads connect to other players bases, notable destinations along this road are, [[North Station (Survival 4/ Beagle)|Beagle North Station]], Ye Towne (The base of ''TheLemonCrafter'' and ''CrunchyCrackr'' among others) and the base of {{Player|Lendog1888}} and ''ashapink''.
The Northern Roads lead out of Beagle Spawn from a junction at the Beagle [[Starter Supply Depot|SSD]]. These roads are not as detailed as the Alina Road. Although many smaller roads connect to other players bases, notable destinations along this road are, [[North Station (Survival 4/ Beagle)|Beagle North Station]], Ye Towne (The base of ''TheLemonCrafter'' and ''CrunchyCrackr'' among others) and the base of {{Player|Lendog1888}} and ''ashapink''.
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===== '''Southern Roads''' =====
The main road leading south out of Beagle Spawn starts at the southwest end of Beagle Spawn City ends in a plains biome roughly 1750 blocks from spawn. The first section of the Main Southern Road was laid out and constructed by {{Player|Montenator}} in a primarily simplistic form and later a further section was added by {{Player|CaveCreeper1024}} in a more rustic form. Notable destinations along this road are several small towns and collections of players and connection road leading to [[South Station (Survival 4/ Beagle)|Beagle South Station]].


==Helpers==
==Helpers==
Alongside the three project leads, many other players have also aided in the construction of roads for the PNG. These players are listed below:
Alongside the three project leads, many other players have also aided in the construction of roads for the PNG. These players are listed below:


{{Player|ashapink}}, {{Player|cheesyfrys}}, {{Player|CrunchyCrackr}}, {{Player|GullibleGeckbro}}, {{Player|jazzyamx}}, {{Player|Sizzy1}} , {{Player|skye}}, {{Player|SosigRam}}, {{Player|ZBK42}}
{{Player|ashapink}}, {{Player|cheesyfrys}}, {{Player|CrunchyCrackr}}, {{Player|GullibleGeckbro}}, {{Player|jazzyamx}}, {{Player|Sizzy1}} , {{Player|skye}}, {{Player|SosigRam}}, {{Player|ZBK42}}, and {{Player|CaveCreeper1024}}


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Revision as of 03:23, 5 January 2022

.Path Network Group
Survival 4
PNGHQ (1).png
The Path Network Group HQ at Beagle Spawn
Project
TypeServer-wide Project
World(s)Survival 4
Leader(s)20.png TheLemonCrafter

20.png _Shako

20.png Montenator

The Path Network Group or as its more commonly known as, the PNG, is a group that was formed on the Beagle world of Survival 4. The aim of the group is to provide high quality roads for use on horseback or on foot. The Path Network Group exclusively operates on Beagle while road transport on Husky is managed by the Road and Horse Network. The Path Network Group was officially created on the 20th June 2020 by 20.png TheLemonCrafter.

Management

The project is overseen by the original creator of the PNG, TheLemonCrafter. From June 2020 until March 2021, TheLemonCrafter managed the operations of the PNG by himself. In March of 2021, two players who had previous experience with building the RHN on Husky, 20.png _Shako and 20.png Montenator, were approached to aid in the expansion of the PNG. So, on the 21st of March 2021, _Shako and Montentator joined TheLemonCrafter in overseeing the progress of the PNG. Player 20.png _edo also serves a more behind the scenes consultant role to the PNG, and also provides the group with a link to the RHN on Husky.

Network Design

PNG style roads differ to the RHN style roads in lots of different ways. While RHN roads are generally more streamlined and standardised, PNG roads are more heavily detailed and landscaped, and tend to meander more than RHN roads. PNG roads have different styles of detailing dependent on which biome they are running through. For example on the jungle stretch of the Alina Road, the road takes the style of a jungle boardwalk that snakes through the canopy, while further along the road in the taiga biome, the sides of the roads are decorated with ferns and berry bushes to fit the theme of the landscape.


The PNG also has many shelters along its roads. These shelters can vary in size, from small hovels in the ground to grand structures like the shelter at the end of the Spirit of the Forest Bridge.

Notable Projects

Beagle Spawn Development

When the events team announced the Battle of the Spawns event in May 2021, members of the PNG noticed how many players flocked to the Husky Spawn area to build, due to it already having decent infrastructure to expand upon. Beagle Spawn Town however, lacked any basic infrastructure and as a result few players were building there. The project leads of the PNG approached the Server [HeadMod]'s asking for permission to develop the infrastructure of the roads around beagle spawn. The permission was granted, and a layout was plotted for roads in the area. A central boulevard would be located between 20.png Broga_’s build and 20.png dmgdog's NTN HQ and would stretch westwards to the edge of the Spawn Town area, crossing the Beagle North Line at one point. A circumference road would also be built by _Shako that curved around 20.png EddyTeach’s observatory, past 20.png _Blue_Max_’s rocket and connecting to an existing spawn road at 20.png behid’s house. A central road that went from north to south was built by Montenator, along which many players built their entries. By the end of the month, Beagle spawn had seen an explosion of builds pop up along the roads, successfully developing Beagle Spawn and putting it on the map as a major point of interest on Beagle.


The roads aren’t the only contribution of the PNG to the Beagle Spawn Town, the PNG HQ is also located at the top of the area, close to Camp Beagle. The building was designed by TheLemonCrafter, 20.png cheesyfrys and 20.png CrunchyCrackr, and stretches high into the sky. The building is a modern style skyscraper featuring a spacious lobby area. The HQ is one of the tallest builds in Spawn Town and can be seen from anywhere in the vicinity.

Alina Road

Alina Road is by far the largest project undertaken by the PNG. It is for the most part finished, bar a few stretches. The goal of the project was to create a road connecting the City of Alina to Beagle Spawn. The PNG officially began construction on the project on the 20th of October 2020. To this day it is one of the most diverse and exciting roads the PNG has built.


Points of Interest:


SosigRam’s Base

Nestled into the jungle to the east of Beagle Spawn, 20.png SosigRam has created a futuristic base similar in style to 20.png Xisuma's base on Season 7 of Hermitcraft. The Alina Road changes from the jungle boardwalk to a sleek quartz viaduct, which cuts through the base. The floor is made of yellow stained glass, providing good views to the undergrowth below.


Clifton Bridge

Clifton Bridge is located in the mountains just outside the jungle, nearby East Station. The bridge has a grand design, with two sandstone towers supporting a large suspension bridge over the valley below. The bridge was constructed by TheLemonCrafter, with help from cheesyfrys and CrunchyCrackr.


Spirit of the Forest Bridge

Build mainly by 20.png ashapink, 20.png Sizzy1, and 20.png ZBK42. This viaduct runs through a portion of the taiga biome further east of the Clifton Bridge. It has a rustic design and contains a large rest stop at its eastern end. Watch your step while on this rickety bridge, but the views of the surrounding biome are well worth the risk.


Point Cadwell/ Ormund Bridge

Continuing through the forest you will catch sight of the small seaside settlement of Point Cadwell, built predominantly by 20.png jazzyamx and 20.png ZBK42. The Ormund Bridge is currently half finished, but still serves its job of allowing the player to cross the coastal waters of the area, into the main town. The Benbow Inn is located nearby which serves as another rest stop for weary travellers.


Port Slomo

As you journey out of Point Cadwell, you will approach the small coastal settlement of Port Slomo, 20.png Slomo_1994’s base on Beagle. The Alina Road winds through the streets of the town and over the Beagle East Line. Players might just catch a glimpse of the City of Alina if they cast their gaze eastwards over the sea.


Alina Swamplands

The last portion of the road takes the player across the canopy of a roofed forest before descending into marshlands surrounding the City of Alina. The road takes the style of a rickety boardwalk along the swamp. A small junction takes the player either onwards into the city or towards a small swamp house built by 20.png expedtadam.

Northern Roads

The Northern Roads lead out of Beagle Spawn from a junction at the Beagle SSD. These roads are not as detailed as the Alina Road. Although many smaller roads connect to other players bases, notable destinations along this road are, Beagle North Station, Ye Towne (The base of TheLemonCrafter and CrunchyCrackr among others) and the base of 20.png Lendog1888 and ashapink.


Southern Roads

The main road leading south out of Beagle Spawn starts at the southwest end of Beagle Spawn City ends in a plains biome roughly 1750 blocks from spawn. The first section of the Main Southern Road was laid out and constructed by 20.png Montenator in a primarily simplistic form and later a further section was added by 20.png CaveCreeper1024 in a more rustic form. Notable destinations along this road are several small towns and collections of players and connection road leading to Beagle South Station.

Helpers

Alongside the three project leads, many other players have also aided in the construction of roads for the PNG. These players are listed below:

20.png ashapink, 20.png cheesyfrys, 20.png CrunchyCrackr, 20.png GullibleGeckbro, 20.png jazzyamx, 20.png Sizzy1 , 20.png skye, 20.png SosigRam, 20.png ZBK42, and 20.png CaveCreeper1024


Additional Information

The PNG has aims to expand in the future, if you are interested in helping out, contact one of the Project Leads or join the Path Network Group's official Discord server, which can be found through the Dogcraft Directory.

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This page was last modified on 5 January 2022, at 03:23. (2 months ago)